Laurel Elementary School
Tel:
(970)488-5925
- Laurel Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Laurel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laurel Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 473 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laurel Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #964 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laurel Elementary School is Centennial High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lesher Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harris Bilingual Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Collins Harris Bilingual Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 314 students
0.4 miles
501 East Elizabeth
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970)488-5200 0.4 PK-5 314 - Fort Collins Lesher Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 769 students
0.5 miles
1400 Stover Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970)472-3800 0.5 6-8 769 - Fort Collins Centennial High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 152 students
0.6 miles
330 East Laurel Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970)488-4940 0.6 9-12 152 - Fort Collins Psd Global Academy Grades: K-12 | 197 students
0.6 miles
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)490-3086 0.6 K-12 197 - Fort Collins Psd Options School Grades: K-8 | 163 students
0.6 miles
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)490-3218 0.6 K-8 163
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